Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2016 8 May 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses the knowledge she has gained through her qualifications very well, in order to help children make good progress.  The childminder has made effective improvements to her provision that have had a positive impact on outcomes for children. She demonstrates a good capacity to maintain ongoing improvement.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care and teaching that she provides.  The childminder's teaching skills are good. She regularly observes children, tracks their progress and successfully plans challenging learning experiences.  The childminder has established good links with other settings children attend. Information about children's development is shared and used to create a consistent approach to meeting their needs.  Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The

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This provision is good

childminder has high expectations of behaviour and successfully leads by example. She is very kind, calm and well mannered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly involve parents in evaluating the service provided.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to promote older children's colour and shape recognition.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide parents with consistent opportunities to contribute their views to self- evaluation and use these to help drive improvements  make even better use of opportunities to help build on older children's mathematical understanding of shape and colour.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views, through discussion and from the written documentation they had provided for the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder checks her home and equipment daily for risks and ensures that all hazards are minimised. In addition, an annual written risk assessment is completed. She is fully aware of the signs of abuse and understands the importance of reporting any concerns. She is aware of the importance of evaluation and has recently improved her organisation of records. Recommendations from her last inspection have been addressed. She is dedicated in her pursuit of ongoing training and the benefits this brings to children's learning. She speaks with parents daily to share information about the activities, care and routines of the day. As a result, parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. The childminder understands the importance of developing close links with other settings to support children as they move on.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities linked to children's interests, supporting them in their continuous development. Children confidently make choices, communicate effectively and recall events which are special to them. They respond well to questions posed by the childminder who reaffirms young children's early attempts to communicate. Young children make good progress physically and eagerly engage in and discover new experiences. They are able to stand independently as they reach out to explore the texture of the shredded paper. The childminder continually praises children for their achievements, which inspires them to have a go and helps build their self-confidence. Resources are readily accessible to children. This all helps to support their independence and decision making and supports them to make good progress in their overall development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave extremely well and demonstrate they are happy, relaxed and confident. The childminder responds to them with warmth and affection and children readily approach her for comfort. They listen and follow instructions and are learning to share and take turns. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children manage their self-care well. They dispose of tissues in the bin provided and discuss the scent and cleanliness of their hands after using antibacterial gel. They enjoy freshly prepared fruit and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise when playing outdoors. This all helps to promote their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about keeping safe as they move around and are supported well through the childminder's close supervision and guidance.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They grow in independence and manage their personal care needs, relative to their capabilities and ages. They listen and respond to simple requests and make good progress in their physical development. Overall, children are developing key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500938 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1064171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Low Fell, Gateshead. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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